Des Moines, IA Venue Guides

Drake Stadium is a college stadium at Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA, home of Drake Bulldogs football. Use Drake’s 2026 football policy: clear bags up to 12 × 6 × 12 inches and clutches up to 5.5 × 8.5 inches, with medical/diaper exceptions. The older facility page’s 16 × 9 × 8 wording and drawstring-bag allowance are not the newer football rule. No re-entry or umbrellas; one factory-sealed water bottle is permitted and filling stations are on the concourse. Football tickets are general admission according to the current ticketing page; track-event photos and seating arrangements do not establish a reserved football seat.

Hoyt Sherman Place is a music venue at 1501 Woodland Avenue. No smoking. No flash photography or recording devices. No outside food or drink allowed.

Knapp Center has sport-specific parking, mobile tickets and a strict no-re-entry policy. Use the current basketball visitor guide, check your actual numbered section against the dated complete charts, and enter from the appropriate public gate rather than relying on ordinary will-call.

Lauridsen Skatepark is an extreme sports venue in Des Moines used for Dew Tour, skateboarding, and action-sports events. This FanProof guide focuses on participant-versus-spectator access, waiver or skill requirements, weather, protective equipment, viewing zones, and schedule changes.

Principal Park is a ballpark at 1 Line Drive, Des Moines, IA 50309, home of Iowa Cubs. Principal Park’s current A–Z section permits one clear bag smaller than 12 inches long × 12 inches tall × 6 inches wide, with bags searched. Outside food/drinks are prohibited, but empty reusable water bottles are allowed for the refill stations. Fans planning to re-enter must obtain a hand stamp from security while exiting. Confirm the current game’s procedures with staff before leaving. Check the actual event notice for any carry-in or entry exceptions.

The Ingersoll is a music venue at 3711 Ingersoll Ave. General Accessible Info • Elevators: Lift • Facilities: • Parking: Parking is available in the lot at 609 38th St Des Moines, IA 50312 & free street parking where available. • Ramps: • Entrance: 3711 Ingersoll Ave • Info Phone #: 515-377-0124.

Wakonda Club is a golf course at 3915 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA 50321. Private club; public access is limited to ticketed tournament dates. Do not assume that normal-course access, tournament access, parking, or on-site movement works the same way on every date.